Backstage rendezvous typically start with a song or a coy smile. This one started with a potato chip. Turbonegro frontman Hank von Helvete threw a potato chip at me, so I thought. With a smack of his lips and a wink, Hank assured me it was accidental and that he meant no harm; he was just channeling his aggression. When we were younger we used to trash the backstage rooms, he said. But we realize now that we have to pay for the damages Its not fun to throw a TV out of the window if you kill a...
That's the best interview I've ever read with somebody I've never heard of. He gave very intelligent, very articulate answers to most of your questions. Great interview.
Ainur said:
That's the best interview I've ever read with somebody I've never heard of. He gave very intelligent, very articulate answers to most of your questions. Great interview.
well, that's the best compliment! thanks for the words of support.
Wow, he sounded a lot like Marilyn Manson during his prime, who in turn acted a lot like KISS during their prime. However Hank looks more like a fat version of DC Comics' Lobo crossed with Marilyn Manson (who basicallly stole the makeup idea from KISS in the first place). It's just the next generation of rock acting as the new rebel when the old rebel got too mainstream.
I'm not dissing the interview or interviewer, but I'm not able to jump on the Turbonegro cult peanut train as much as others, I suppose.
courtneyriot
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JAN 04, 2008 10:00 AM